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What the Strictly judges look for in the Quickstep

Smooth and elegant with an old-world glamour, the quickstep is a favourite amongst ballroom dancers.

Despite the energetic nature of the dance, the couple should appear light on their feet as they hop, skip and glide across the floor.

In the video above, professional dancer and former Strictly Come Dancing champion Karen Hardy dances the Quickstep with partner Kirill Shevelev and highlights three main elements the judges will look for.

Fast footwork, good body contact and a strong top line all play a key part in dancing the Quickstep well.